Method for promoting eye health

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for promoting eye health by administering to a companion animal a composition comprising at least one polyphenol selected from the group consisting of rosemary, rosemary extract, coffeic acid, coffee extract, turmeric extract, cucurmin, blueberry extract, grapeseed extract, rosemarinic acid, tea extract, and mixtures thereof.

1. A method for slowing down cataract progression in a senior dog comprising: administering to the senior dog a composition comprising at least one polyphenol selected from the group consisting of rosemary, rosemary extract, rosemarinic acid, and mixtures thereof wherein said polyphenol is present from about 0.1% to about 35% by weight of the composition, lutein is present from about 0.01-20% by weight of the composition, and vitamin E is present from about 0.01-10% by weight of the composition and wherein the senior dog is at least about 6 years old. 
     
     
       2. The method of  claim 1 , wherein said polyphenol is rosemary extract. 
     
     
       3. The method of  claim 1 , wherein said polyphenol is rosemarinic acid. 
     
     
       4. The method of  claim 1 , wherein said polyphenol is present from about 1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition. 
     
     
       5. The method of  claim 1 , further comprising an amino acid selected from the group consisting of Lysine, Taurine, Histidine, Canosine, Alanine, Cysteine, and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       6. The method of  claim 1 , further comprising an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of vitamin C, Vitamin A, COQ10 and mixtures thereof. 
     
     
       7. The method of  claim 1 , wherein said composition is selected from the group consisting of pet food, dog food, cat food, treats, chew, biscuits, gravy, sauce, beverage, supplemental water, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
       8. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is a nutritionally balanced pet food composition.